Missed miscarriage

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ventr011 wrote:

Have any of you mama’s had a missed miscarriage in the past? I found out today my baby has passed away 1-2 weeks ago but I still have all of my pregnancy symptoms. Just curious to know how long it took for baby to expel naturally and for symptoms to stop? (I’ve had zero cramping, pain or bleeding)

I had something similar happen to me last pregnancy. I went in for 5 week ultrasound and there was not a clear sac or fetal pole. Came back week later and there was nothing but tissue. We don’t know what happened or when, I never had cramping or bleeding. I waited almost 4 weeks for it to happen naturally and it never did. I finally opted to take cytotec because it had already delayed us trying again for 2 cycles. It took my levels 2 months to drop down enough to try again. The whole process was from July-November. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this :( i know it’s hard. Hopefully your experience is not like mine although mine wasn’t the worst case scenario

I’m so sorry to hear this. I know your pain. This past August I went in for a 9w ultrasound only to find out baby had stopped growing at 6w. I had no symptoms that would have indicated anything was wrong (cramping, bleeding, loss of symptoms).

I ended up opting for a D&C because i couldn’t bear waiting for my body to finally decide to miscarry naturally.

Good news... it only took me 1 full cycle to get pregnant again. It had originally taken me 8 months for my first before the miscarriage. Doctors say you are extra fertile after a MC/D&C.

I had one last August. The baby stopped growing at 5w2d and I found out at my US at 7w0d. We did another ultrasound at 8w0d and the mmc was confirmed and I still hadn't miscarried naturally so I had to have a D&C 2 days later. I'm so sorry for your loss.

It took my body 5 weeks almost, which is probably super long.... I miscarried at 9 weeks and the bleeding didn’t start until 14 weeks, it can take a while. But when it does happen, you just want to be prepared for what you will see. No one told me what would happen and it was extremely scary. If you need anyone I’m here for you.

So sorry for your loss, this happened to me last March. I didn’t want a d&c and was given an option to take a pill to get the process going. After taking the pill I miscarriaged naturally within 3-4 hours

I had a missed miscarriage earlier this year. I went in for my first ultrasound at 9 weeks and my twins were measuring at 6.5 weeks with no heartbeat. I came in 2 weeks later for a follow up and still no growth or heartbeat. I had no cramping or bleeding and was still experiencing pregnancy symptoms.

I opted for a natural miscarriage, by 14 weeks still nothing happened so my OB recommended the pills or a D&C. I chose to take the pills at home, they did their job- but it was quite painful. I had a follow up ultrasound 2 weeks later, I had expelled all the pregnancy but still had a bit of thick tissue seen on the ultrasound so my OB let me know I would still experience some bleeding. I bled on and off for 2.5 months and it took about that amount of time for my hcg to go back down to 0. I wasn't able to try TTC again until my hcg was at 0.

In hindsight I kind of wish I would have done the pills or D&C earlier bc I think I dragged out my suffering.

I am in the exact same boat. I found out yest our little baby had no heartbeat. It has crushed us as it took 10 months to conceive. Like yourself, I had my usual symptoms, no bleeding or cramping. I would like to pass it naturally but from reading other posts here, it can take time and drag out the grieving process. I’m turning 38 soon so time is not my friend.

Thanks to everyone who responded. Very informative. I wish everyone luck with their current/future pregnancies.

first, im so sorry for your loss....... I had this exact miscarraige a few months ago... I ended up getting a d& c, emotionally I couldn't handle carrying our baby knowing it wasn't alive. I'm glad I did that I am now 7 weeks 3 days pregnant and go for my first ultrasound today. I hope you find comfort in knowing you can get pregnant quickly after going through this hard time. sending big hugs momma!

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m struggling to decide what to do next. A D&C might be my choice now that carrying my baby who passed away is taking a huge toll. No sleep. Crying. I’m praying for you girl. Find peace in whatever you choose to do. xo

I’m so sorry that you’re experiencing a miscarriage. I also went in on Jan 2nd because I had one episode of heavy bleeding and got worried. The embryo stopped growing at 6w1d and I was in the middle of week 7. I didn’t have any symptoms of a miscarriage either. I had a miscarriage in August at week 6 and just now discovered that it’s because of a Factor 5 Leiden gene (clotting disorder) that I have. Also, blood work showed I have hypothyroidism. It’s amazing how I changed everything to be healthy for a baby and it’s cause was something so unknown to me.

As for passing contents, last time it took two days to pass it naturally and then a few more days for the bleeding to stop. I’m waiting to go through it all now.

I am so sorry for your loss and that you’re going through this as well. I found out on Tuesday that the baby doesn’t have heart beat and stopped growing at 6w1d. It’s so disappointing especially that nothing indicates it until we get an ultrasound. Have you had any blood work to find a potential cause? Just curious because my doc tested my TSH levels and I have hypothyroidism. Wouldn’t have known that but glad she tested. I pray for peace and comfort over you in this time.

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